prime the pump
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He even showed up in last week’s Kristen Wiig-hosted episode to prime the pump.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 14, 2024
These attitudes have helped prime the pump for the flourishing of conspiracy theories about the war.
From New York Times ● Mar. 17, 2022
The machine heats up quickly and is ready to go in about a minute, though you’ll need to prime the pump to move water through the system before pulling your first shot.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 1, 2021
“The purpose I suppose is to help prime the pump for hockey development,” deputy NHL Commissioner Bill Daly said.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 24, 2018
After that we prime the pump to get all the air out, our eyes meeting as we wait for the formula to make its way down the tube.
From "Five Feet Apart" by Rachael Lippincott
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